Confirmed Trade: [CBJ/VAN] Vanek for Jussi Jokinen, Tyler Motte

[izzy]

wtf why wouldnt vancouver try to get a pick instead of motte and hope to get something with it

this is HORRIBLE

 

[Kipper933]

Motte and a cap dump? wow.

 

[eviohh26]

This is garbage. I'm so disappointed. Hold my beer while i jump off the deep end.

 

[Saekk]

That's a terrible return for the Canucks, lol

 

[Iceman]

Benning delivering hahaha... nice 1st rounder. I guess he doesn't wanna build through the draft, just retool and ready to go!

 

[Rebels57]

Benning gonna Benning.

First the awful contract for Gudbranson.

Then the awful return for Vanek. Might as well have given him away for free. Replacement level prospect and veteran that just cleared waivers.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Bennnnnnninggg

 

[JumpierPegasus]

What? I'd rather just keep Vanek. What the f***

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Obviously the best offer Nucks got for him... Ahhh well, i dont mind the idea of Motte in vancouver

 

[Fatty McLardy]

This is by far the worst deal of the TDL....worst meaning the most lopsided..

 

[Stammertime91]

Vanek and Jokinen trying to play on all 31 teams before they retire.

Would've loved Vanek on Tampa. Unreal return. Damn Yzerman must be sleeping.

 

[turkulad]

Benning is done. Just horrible. YOU GET OUTTA HERE.

 

[dman34]

Are you kidding me right now? We basically gave CBJ Vanek (a 50pt player) for free, and took on Jussi's contract.
DimJim strikes again!

 

[The Duck Knight]

I can't believe Bob Murray couldn't top this. Guess Vanek isn't old enough.

 

[eviohh26]

I think i might have to go drink about this and have a lil cry.

 

[LovemyNucks]

Usually i look to find the silver lining in Benning's moves but this is absolutely unforgivable!!!

 

[Siludin]

I like Motte? Seems to have upside? He is only one year older than Gaudette, and had proven more at a younger age...

 

[Mathew]

Wait for deal to be done likely more heading back

 

[Siludin]

This is no different than the Baerstchi/Granlund pickups. Motte is ready to go now and can play next season. The Canucks have good depth at ages 18-25 right now.

 

[Riptide]

Dirt cheap cost. Great pick up. Might not do a ton for CBJ... but it cost them basically nothing.

 

[manroth19]

Fake news

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Apparently that return to nucks isnt accurate

 

[Viqsi]

I did kind of like Motte's upside when we picked him up, but he's done a whole lot of nothing since getting here. So, yeah, good one for Kekalainen.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Motte has a lot of potential, it’s obvious most of you haven’t watched him. I don’t mind this return at all especially if that was the best offer

 

[rent free]

not surprised by a underwhelming return. its benning ffs